[soap]

I'm not normally one to suggest playing 11 kids, its necessary to have at least a few experienced heads in there like fletcher and Evans for example... But we simply can't afford any more injuries to first team players. I'm fine with cleverley playing cos he's shite but other than him I don't wanna see any potential starters risked.

 

[Cooksen]

Does anyone know what the squad is.

 

[Brightonian]

From that video I make it:

De Gea
Amos
Vermijl
Janko
Thorpe
Keane
Evans
McNair
James
Powell
Anderson
Pereira
Januzaj
Kagawa
Zaha
Welbeck
Wilson
Hernandez

 

[Gerald G]

Amos
Thorpe--Evans--Keane
Rafael/Vermijl--Powell--Anderson--James
Kagawa
Welbeck--Januzaj

subs: De Gea, Vermijl/Janko, McNair, Pereira, Zaha, Hernandez, Wilson

Or

Amos
Rafael/Vermijl--Keane--Evans--James
Powell--Anderson--Kagawa
Januzaj--Welbeck--Hernandez

subs: De Gea, Vermijl/Janko, Thorpe, Pereira, Zaha, Hernandez, Wilson

Saw on Twitter that Rafael has travelled but I didn't see him on the video so not sure.

 

[Rado_N]

Be nice to see the youngsters get a game.

 

[Brightonian]

We're gonna see some kids alright!

Epic lack of any midfielders who can defend. Given that the likes of Pereira and Janko have come along, it seems strange that Pearson didn't get to. Much more room for a player in his position.

Maybe LVG will use Thorpe as a DM in a 433? Like this:

Amos
Vermijl Keane Evans James
Thorpe
Anderson Powell
Januzaj Hernandez Welbeck​

With Wilson to come on for Hernandez and Pereira for Anderson/Powell.

 

[kundalini]

Anderson, Welbeck, de Gea, Evans, Hernandez and Zaha ,Thorpe, Janko, McNair, Wilson, A. Pereira, Vermijl, Amos, James and Powell

That is 14 out of 20 players i think we take in a squad.

I think we've taken 18 players, or at least I noticed 18 players in the video of them arriving off the train at Milton Keynes. Add Januzaj, Kagawa and I think Michael Keane to your list.

 

[SAF1986-2013]

i really hope the youngsters get a chance and they impress...

 

[dutchred]

No Pearson and Rothwell ?

It's possible they will be in the squad for Saturday. LvG may have seen enough of Fletcher and Cleverley

 

[Shadowmaru]

No Rojo? Was looking forward to seeing him to be fair.

 

[Brightonian]

I think we've taken 18 players, or at least I noticed 18 players in the video of them arriving off the train at Milton Keynes. Add Januzaj, Kagawa and I think Michael Keane to your list.

See mine just above. Pretty sure that's full and correct.

 

[pierrethesnack]

No Rojo? Was looking forward to seeing him to be fair.

Looks like they still haven't sorted out his work permit...

 

[walsh]

I'm hoping that we start with Welbeck and Januzaj up front, both of whom will stretch the opposition constantly and will inevitably tire them out. Also hoping Rafa, Evans and Wilson get a run out.

 

[Gerald G]

De Gea

We're gonna see some kids alright!

Epic lack of any midfielders who can defend. Given that the likes of Pereira and Janko have come along, it seems strange that Pearson didn't get to. Much more room for a player in his position.

Maybe LVG will use Thorpe as a DM in a 433? Like this:

Amos
Vermijl Keane Evans James
Thorpe
Anderson Powell
Januzaj Hernandez Welbeck​

With Wilson to come on for Hernandez and Pereira for Anderson/Powell.

Didn't think about Thorpe playing DM. That's a good shout but I would have Kagawa coming in for Anderson and I'd be happy with that.

 

[legball]

How about 4-2-3-1 as below?

De Gea
Rafael Keane Evans Blackett
Fletcher Cleverly
Januzaj Kagawa Welbeck
Van Persie

 

[Gerald G]

How about 4-2-3-1 as below?

De Gea
Rafael Keane Evans Blackett
Fletcher Cleverly
Januzaj Kagawa Welbeck
Van Persie

It doesn't look like Blackett, Fletcher, Cleverley and van Persie have travelled.

 

[legball]

It doesn't look like Blackett, Fletcher, Cleverley and van Persie have travelled.

Oh, i see

 

[SirAnderson]

Why is everyone putting Rafa down, but no one has seen him or mentions his name on the list of people going down??

 

[Sir A1ex]

How about 4-2-3-1 as below?

De Gea
Rafael Keane Evans Blackett
Fletcher Cleverly
Januzaj Kagawa Welbeck
Van Persie

Are Rafael and Evans fit?

 

[Brightonian]

De Gea

Didn't think about Thorpe playing DM. That's a good shout but I would have Kagawa coming in for Anderson and I'd be happy with that.

Oh yep, that's a good call. Forgot him.

That line-up's not my ideal one, but it's probably along the lines of what LVG will go for.

 

[legball]

Are Rafael and Evans fit?

Evans is fit, Rafael am not too sure.

 

[theyneverlearn]

Are Rafael and Evans fit?

Evans travelled, Rafael did not. (according to the released video of the squad arriving.)

 

[Brightonian]

Why is everyone putting Rafa down, but no one has seen him or mentions his name on the list of people going down??

He doesn't seem to have travelled. Either not yet recovered from his injury, or isn't fit enough to play again yet.

 

[izec]

Are Rafael and Evans fit?

Evans yes, Rafael isnt i think

 

[Gerald G]

Oh yep, that's a good call. Forgot him.

That line-up's not my ideal one, but it's probably along the lines of what LVG will go for.

What's you ideal lineup? Pereira etc starting?

 

[Brightonian]

What's you ideal lineup? Pereira etc starting?

Mostly just not Powell. Won't go into it here but I'm not a fan.

Also I'd rather Wilson start over Hernandez, because we've seen plenty of lukewarm Hernandez showings already this season and pre-season.

And we should have brought Pearson so that we have a proper DM to play. Thorpe has been decent there in youth sides, and maybe LVG will play him there today, but really his future is at CB - that's the position where he has the quality to make it in senior football.

 

[Shadowmaru]

Looks like they still haven't sorted out his work permit...

That's quite annoying. Is this on TV ?

 

[m1y2]

So Varela has to be injured. He didn't feature in the last match so I thought he could be on the bench against Sland but he is not even traveling with the squad now. He can play left right. He must have been there if he wasn't injured.. and also no pearson/rothwell? seems like were giving chances to more senior player Anderson/Powell

 

[Gerald G]

Mostly just not Powell. Won't go into it here but I'm not a fan.

Also I'd rather Wilson start over Herndandez, because we've seen plenty of lukewarm Hernandez showings already this season and pre-season.

And we should have brought Pearson so that we have a proper DM to play. Thorpe has been decent there in youth sides, and maybe LVG will play him there today, but really his future is at CB - that's the position where he has the quality to make it in senior football.

Agree with Wilson over Hernandez. I want him gone and don't rate him to be honest. Tired of him and would rather start someone that has a future.
I'm surprised Rothwell or Pearson didn't travel to be honest.

I understand what you mean regarding Powell. But I want to give him a chance playing in the middle and hope he can stay focused. Some rumours about his attitude have been a bit displeasing to be honest.

 

[MTR]

So Varela has to be injured. He didn't feature in the last match so I thought he could be on the bench against Sland but he is not even traveling with the squad now. He can play left right. He must have been there if he wasn't injured.. and also no pearson/rothwell? seems like were giving chances to more senior player Anderson/Powell

Or maybe he's in Madrid.

 

[Cassidy]

So Varela has to be injured. He didn't feature in the last match so I thought he could be on the bench against Sland but he is not even traveling with the squad now. He can play left right. He must have been there if he wasn't injured.. and also no pearson/rothwell? seems like were giving chances to more senior player Anderson/Powell

I thought he was going to Real Madrid

 

[SirAnderson]

Are you guys choosing a line up based on what you'd like to see, as opposed to what we LVG is thinking of playing...lol

 

[starfish]

cant wait for the game tonight!!! hopefully we win lol

 

[SirAnderson]

cant wait for the game tonight!!! hopefully we win lol

I used to share such optimism, now I don't expect anything, that way I don't have to share in your disappointment (lose), but at least in your surprise (win).

 

[Brightonian]

Are you guys choosing a line up based on what you'd like to see, as opposed to what we LVG is thinking of playing...lol

Hard for anyone to answer if you don't make it clear who you're talking to.

 

[united_99]

If Kagawa don't get a full 90-mins in THIS game it proves that LVG hates him (or he is out/frozen out of the club).

Or that we have promising young players who need to be given chances as well!

 

[SirAnderson]

Hard for anyone to answer if you don't make it clear who you're talking to.

Whoever wants to reply I guess. Reading some of the guys lineups, it seems to go more on what they would like to see, rather than what we expect LVG to play.

Like i would definitely LOVE to not see Anderson play, but just because I would like to see that, LVG probably wants to test him as he hasn't had any game time (pre-season included if i'm not mistaken). Maybe he told him if he could stop eating Mcdonald for at least a week he would have a start tonight!

 

[Sanchez7]

Hope we can this and the next game before the international break. I will be at OT for the next two home games!

 

[ChaddyP]

wanna see alot of the youngsters start this game. really cant wait and hoping for a proper game of football

 

[FromTheBench]

It's possible they will be in the squad for Saturday. LvG may have seen enough of Fletcher and Cleverley

They don't have any first team experience. Doubt they will be thrown straight in.

And if they were to be involved, involving them today made sense. There's enough time in between.